Vented awning



Nov. 25, 1952 v J. CORN VENTED AWNING 2 SHEETS-SHEET 1 Filed June 25, 1947 JACK COP/V I INVENTOR ATTORNEY J. CORN VENTED AWNING Nov. 25, 1952 2 SHEETS-SHEET 2 Filed June 25, 1947 JA C K COP/V INVENTOR W M A TTORN IZY Patented Nov. 25, 1952 UNITED STATES TENT OFFICE 1 Claim. 1

This invention relates to awnings and has particular reference to a vented metal awning.

An object of the invention is to provide a vented awning of simplified construction which not only requires less material to make, but also results in a reduced labor cost.

Another object of the invention is to provide a vented awning having the inclined awning surface thereof in one plane, thus avoiding a more complicated construction involving separate planes, such as having one plane above the other and having the slats of the said separate planes in staggered relation with respect to each other.

Another object of the invention is to provide a construction and arrangement for a vented awning which will prevent direct sunlight from shining through, regardless of the relative position of the sun. Awnings made of staggered slats, as heretofore referred to, are objectionable since they permit the sunlight to shine through when the sun is at the side of the awning and at an angle which corresponds with that defined by the staggered relations of the slats. However, it is to be understood that the present invention permits reflected sunlight to pass through the present vented blind.

A further object of the invention, in addition to the foregoing, is to provide an arrangement and strong construction which not only permits circulation of air therethrough, but one which also prevents rain from reaching the window or other opening to be protected.

These and other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of exemplary forms of the invention, wherein:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vented awning embodying the features of the present invention, and is shown attached to the facing of a window or other opening.

Figure 2 is lower edge view of the front or inclined awning surface and showing the transverse gutter portion and panels secured thereto.

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but showing the awning surface disposed beneath a supporting member instead of above.

Figure l is a view similar to Figure 3, but showing certain of the panels spaced from the supporting member.

Figure 5 is a view similar to Figures 2 and 3 and showing a further modified arrangement of the panel edges.

Figure 6 is a fragmentary plan view of the portion of awning illustrated in Figure 5.

Figure '7 is a partial sectional view of the form of the invention illustrated in Figures 5 and 6 and particularly showing the notched arrangement of the upwardly disposed panel ends to accommodate the combination gutter and supporting member.

Figure 8 is a fragmentary sectional view of adjacent panel edges and showing spacer means which may be employed therebetween.

Figure 9 is a view similar to Figure 8, but showing the spacer angularly disposed with respect to the plane of the panels.

Figure 10 is a vertical sectional view of adjacent flanged edges of the panels and showing inwardly and upwardly directed lips thereon for further preventing rain from pasing through the awning surface.

Figure 11 is a vertical sectional view illustrating the combination weather shield and supporting member for securing several of the herein described forms of the invention to a building, and the arrangement of the combination gutter and support at the lower end thereof,

Figure 12 is a view similar to Figure 11, but illustrating a hook arrangement beneath the weather shield for conveniently installing a modified form of the invention, and

Figure 13 is a fragmentary elevational view of the arran ement illustrated in Figure 12.

In all of the exemplary forms of the invention shown, the numeral i generally designates the inclined front section of an awning comprised of panels 2 and 3 which are secured to a single surface 4 of a transverse gutter 5 at its lower end and a transverse weather shield at its upper end. In the drawings, the constructions illustrated in Figures 1 and 3 are the same, and the form of the invention illustrated in Figure 2 is identical but installed in an inverted position with respect thereto. In Figure 2 the supporting member shown is the gutter 5 and in Figure 3 the supporting member shown is the weather shield 6. It is to be understood that other supporting members (not shown) may be used within the scope and spirit of the invention.

In all forms of the invention the longitudinal edges of the panels 2 and 3 are flanged. Alternate panels 2 are provided with angularly disposed edges l; whereas the edges of the other panels 3 are provided with concave flanges 8, and when arranged as shown on the supporting gutter 5 and weather shield 6, provide a protected opening 9 therebetween which not only prevents direct sunlight from passing through the awning surface l but additionally prevents rain from passing through the said surface.

In the forms of the invention illustrated in Figures 5, 6, and 7, only the panels 3 having concave flanges 8 are employed. In order to carry out this arrangement the flanges 8 of alternate panels 3 are notched, as at 8a, so as to accommodate the attached and supporting gutter on the lower end, and the weather shield 6, ina similar manner, on the other or upper end.

It is to be understood that any suitable means for attaching the various parts of the invention may be employed, such as riveting, spot welding, and the like.

As illustrated in Figures 8 and 9, tubular spacers may be employed between the panels 2 and 3. As shown in Figure 8, additional horizontal flanges [0 may be added to the concave flanges 8 of the panels 3 and tubular spacers H positioned between the said horizontal flange of one panel and the horizontal surface of each alternate panel 2. Each tubular spacer II is secured as described by positioning a bolt I2 therethrough and secured by a unt l3. The arrangement illustrated in Figure 9 is similar to the one illustrated in Figure 8, but differs in that the additional horizontal flange I0 is eliminated. In carrying out this arrangement the tubular spacer H is merely positioned between the angular flange I of a panel 2 and the outer portion of the concave flange 8 of each alternate panel 3.

As illustrated in Figure 10, an inwardly directed lip l4 may be provided along the edge of each inner flange, such as '1, whereas an upwardly directed lip l5 may be provided along the edge of each outer panel flange, such as 8. This last described arrangement further prevents rain from passing through the vented opening 9.

As illustrated in Figure 11, the weather shield 6 for attaching the awning surface I to a window facing 16 is angular in cross section; and the gutter at the lower end of the said surface is also angular in cross section and includes an inwardly and upwardly directed flange I1.

In Figures 12 and 13 the upper edge of the awning surface I is provided with a transverse member 18 having a downwardly directed flange IS. The latter is formed to engage hooks 20 secured to the window facing 16 and beneath the Weather shield 6 which, in this form of the invention, is joggled as at 2| to accommodate the upper ends of the said hooks.

The form of the invention illustrated in Figure 4 is substantially the same as illustrated in Figure 3, and differs only in that alternate panels 4 3 are spaced from their supporting members 5 and 6 by means of spacers I I, such as those illustrated in Figures 8 and 9.

Any suitable support for the lower edge of the surface I may be provided, such as triangular end pieces 22 made in accordance with the said awning and secured in place by means of screws Or rivets (not shown).

The illustrated forms of the invention are not restricted, but may be employed in many ways within the scope of the following claim.

What is claimed is:

In an awning, spaced parallel panels of sheet material supported within a single inclined plane, a first flange along an edge of one said panel and formed at an obtuse angle with respect to the plane of its connected panel, a second flange along the opposing edge of an adjacent panel also formed at an obtuse angle with the plane of its said panel and longer than the first said flange, the second said flange including a flat portion parallel with the last said panel and including an angular portion at its outer edge and directed toward the first said panel, the last said portion and the first said flange being spaced and parallel with respect to each other and in overlapping relation, the last said spacing being relatively small as compared to the Width of said flanges, and the width of said panels being at least equal to the width of said flanges.

JACK CORN.

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